Drug and Alcohol Awareness — A Cigna Education Series

This series of telephone seminars will help you better understand the physical, mental and
emotional signs of individuals who may be dealing with a substance abuse disorder. The seminars
are free and there is no registration required. They're open to any parent, caregiver or loved
one interested in learning more about substance abuse disorders. Each seminar will include the
participation of a parent from The Partnership's Parent Advisory Board who has had relevant
family experience with the topic being presented.

Frederick Muench, Ph.D. is the Director of Research at The Partnership at Drugfree.org.
He is a clinical psychologist specializing in addictive disorders and integrating mobile
technologies into care. He has worked with adolescents and young adults with addiction
problems for the last 15 years in both clinical and research settings. Prior to joining
the Partnership, Fred was on the faculty at Columbia University College of Physicians
and Surgeons and an adjunct faculty member at New York University. He is also the author
of the parenting humor book, The Official Guide to Dysfunctional Parenting.

According to research conducted by The Partnership at Drugfree.org, as many
as one in five teens say they have taken a prescription drug without having
a prescription for it. This seminar will discuss what parents need to know
about the dangerous behaviors of abusing over-the-counter and prescription
drugs and how to prevent it.